CNN employees working as Intern in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 59 ratings. This is 2% higher than the average of Intern professionals at CNN worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Intern ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $54,042 per year (estimate) and goes up to $134,896 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Intern at CNN is $73,399 per year or $35 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $129,061 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $55,049 (25th percentile) and $99,300 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 143 salaries submitted by CNN Intern professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Intern professionals typically earn between $26 and $48 per hour.
Intern professionals typically earn between $4,587 and $8,275 monthly.
